Diploma in Biomedical Science (DBS) JAE Code: S98

Overview

Students who possess international qualifications are invited to take a look at this page for the minimum entry requirements and application procedures relating to the various qualifications. The course entry criteria varies depending on the qualifications held. Applications will open on 21 December 2016.

Country

Minimum Qualifications

Returning Singapore Citizens

(for qualifications not listed below)

Must have completed Year 10. Application will be assessed on a case by case basis.

Minimum 'B' grade for English

Minimum 'B' grade for Mathematics

Minimum 'B' grade for relevant subject

Minimum 'B' grade for 2 other subjects

Applicants fulfilling the above criteria will be required to sit for an Entrance Test in English (written), Mathematics and Science. The Entrance Test will be conducted in Singapore.

Application Period: 21 to 27 December 2016

Submission of Documents by:03 January 2017

Hong Kong

Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education (HKDSE)

Minimum score of 3 for English

Minimum score of 3 for Mathematics

Minimum score of 3 for relevant subject

Minimum score of 3 for 2 other subjects

Applicants fulfilling the above criteria will be required to sit for an Entrance Test in English (written), Mathematics and Science. The Entrance Test will be conducted in Singapore.

Minimum 60% for 2 other subjects (1 subject if NCEE has only 4 subjects)

NCEE students from the Arts Stream and students who did not take the relevant Science subject in NCEE would not be eligible for Engineering / Technology courses.

NCEE students must submit the following information: Province, Candidate Number / Exam ID, User ID and Password to SP, in order for us to verify your results via the online portal. If SP is unable to verify the results, your application may not be processed.

Applicants fulfilling the above criteria may be shortlisted to sit for an Entrance Test in English (written and oral), Mathematics and Science. The Entrance Test will be conducted in Singapore.

For entry requirements, please refer to the individual course pages: Full-time Courses. A 'B' average overall would be minimally sufficient for candidates to make a competitive application.Note:
IGCSE / GCSE Grades A to C is comparable to GCE 'O' levels Grades 1 to 6 and IGCSE / GCSE Grade D is comparable to GCE 'O' Grade 7.

Students from Integrated Programme (IP) Schools in Singapore who have completed the equivalent of Sec 4 as well as those who have graduated from IP schools can be considered for admission. Eligibility is similar to GCE 'O' level (please refer to Full-time Courses). Eligible candidates will be assessed based on their school performance, recommendations, tests and / or interviews.

For those who have completed the International Baccalaureate Diploma, the entry requirements are

Minimum Grade 4 for English (1st Lang) except for Creative Writing for Television and New Media and Media and Communication courses where a Grade 5 (1st Lang) is required

Minimum Grade 5 for Mathematics (Standard or Higher Level)

Minimum Grade 5 for relevant subject (Standard or Higher Level)

Overall Aggregate should be at least 22 (based on 5 subjects including English, Mathematics and relevant subject).

Application Period: early January 2017

Submission of Documents by: To be confirmed

Sri Lanka

Sri Lankan General Certificate of Education (O.L.) Examination

Minimum 60% for English

Minimum 75% for Mathematics

Minimum 75% for the relevant subject

Minimum 60% for 2 other subjects

Minimum overall score of 70% (Grade B average) for 5 subjects

Applicants fulfilling the above criteria will be required to sit for an Entrance Test in English (written), Mathematics and Science. The Entrance Test will be conducted in Singapore.

Application Period: 21 to 27 December 2016

Submission of Documents by: 03 January 2017

Thailand

Maw 6

Minimum Grade Point of 2.0 (60%) for English

Minimum Grade Point of 3.0 (70%) for Mathematics

Minimum Grade Point of 3.0 (70%) for the relevant subject

Minimum Grade Point of 2.0 (60%) for 2 other subjects

Overall Grade Point of 3.0 (70% / Good) for 5 subjects

Applicants fulfilling the above criteria will be required to sit for an Entrance Test in English (written), Mathematics and Science. The Entrance Test will be conducted in Singapore.

Application Period: 21 to 27 December 2016

Submission of Documents by: 03 January 2017

United States

Year 12 High School Diploma

Minimum grade 'B' for English

Minimum grade 'B' for Mathematics

Minimum grade 'B' for the relevant subject

Minimum grade 'B' for 2 other subjects

Overall Grade of 'B' for 5 subjects

Applicants fulfilling the above criteria will be required to sit for an Entrance Test in English (written), Mathematics and Science. The Entrance Test will be conducted in Singapore.

Application Period: 21 to 27 December 2016

Submission of Documents by: 03 January 2017

Vietnam

Year 12 High School Graduation Certificate of National Examination

Minimum score of 7 for Mathematics

Minimum score of 7 for the relevant subject

Minimum score of 6 for 2 other subjects

Overall average score of 7 for 4 subjects

Applicants fulfilling the above criteria will be required to sit for an Entrance Test in English (written), Mathematics and Science. The Entrance Test will be conducted in Singapore.

Application Period: 21 to 27 December 2016

Submission of Documents by: 03 January 2017

Other Countries

Other qualifications will be assessed based on its equivalence to the GCE 'O' Level examinations

Shortlisted candidates will be required to take entrance tests in English, Mathematics and Science for consideration of entry into 3-year diploma courses.

The polytechnic reserves the right to amend the information provided without prior notice. Those residing overseas offered entrance tests in Singapore have to make their own arrangements if they wish to sit for the test. The above closing dates still apply.

Meeting the minimum entry requirements is not a guarantee that a candidate will be shortlisted or selected. Shortlisting / selection will depend on competition for limited course vacancies in the year of application.

Those offering GCE / GCSE / IGCSE qualifications will be assessed fully on this qualification and no entrance tests will apply. It cannot be used in combination with any other qualification for entrance test subject exemption.

An applicant is deemed to have attained a sufficient level of Proficiency in the English Language if he / she attains a TOEFL score of 550 [paper-based], 213 [computer-based] or 79 [internet-based], or IELTS (International English Language Testing System - overall minimum 6.0; for China qualifications 6.0 is also required for reading and speaking components), or passes our English Language entrance test. Our English entrance test is only offered to selected / shortlisted applicants. Please also note that TOEFL scores must be received directly from ETS (Educational Testing Service) otherwise it will not be considered. (The code for Singapore Polytechnic: 8510).

Interested applicants may complete the electronic application form (E-Form) and submit the required supporting documents. Should the qualifications be printed in a language other than English, please provide an English translation.